The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – a popular tourist attraction which debuted in Orlando in June 2010 – is coming to Universal Studios Hollywood.
Yesterday (December 6), Warner Bros. Entertainment and Universal Parks and Resorts also announced plans to expand the existing Harry Potter attraction at Universal Orlando Resort.
With Hogwarts castle as the centerpiece, the family-themed attraction brings the stories of Harry Potter to life while remaining faithful to the visual landscape of the films.
Based on the global publishing and film phenomenon about a boy wizard named Harry Potter, J.K. Rowling is the British author of seven books, translated into more than 70 languages, and adapted into one of the most successful film series of all time.
“I am delighted that The Wizarding World of Harry Potter has been so popular with fans since the opening in Orlando last year and I am sure that the teams at Universal and Warner Bros. will bring their expertise and attention to detail to Hollywood to make this new experience equally as exciting,” said Rowling.
In early 2012, a Harry Potter-themed studio tour will open at Warner Bros’ Leavesden Studios in London, U.K., where the movies were actually made.